Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso is going to make a major change in his new Real Madrid, revolution
The coach is clear about it, and he is going to impose it from day one at Real Madrid
Although Real Madrid haven't started preseason yet, Xabi Alonso is already working. He knew he was arriving at a team with many pre-established automatisms from the years with Ancelotti. With the Club World Cup, he was also going to have little time to train with the group.
Already in the United States, we saw some of the keys to the system he wanted to introduce. With Tchouaméni as a pivot, he had the ability to drop him as a third center-back at many moments. He managed to play with a five-man defense as he had done during his time at Bayer Leverkusen.
That left the door open for two forwards to play in attack, as had happened during the World Cup. Gonzalo and Vinícius had been the starters until, in the semifinals, he surprised everyone by also bringing in Mbappé. Three forwards who didn't end up working as could be seen.
That's why he will go back and his idea is to play with only two forwards during the next season. Sources close to Valdebebas have confirmed this to Defensa Central. The 4-3-3 will be relegated to specific moments since it won't be his main formation.
Xabi Alonso imposes his criteria from the start at Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso knows very well what Real Madrid is and all the pressure that builds up around the team. After all, he was a player not so long ago, and that can help him to communicate better. Even ideas that he is already imposing, for this vacation before returning to work.
Xabi Alonso has given some instructions to the locker room for them to put into practice during their break. He knows it will be very important for them to return in shape, especially this year. With a short preseason, with hardly any margin, achieving physical fitness as soon as possible will be essential.
Real Madrid will return to training this coming Monday, August 4, in Valdebebas. On the 12th, they will play their only preseason match in Austria to try to get into competitive rhythm. On the 19th, they debut against Osasuna after Tebas's decision not to want to postpone the match.
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